While many people may be working on resolutions doomed to fail in three months or less, we here at Travelworld International Magazine refuse to take that approach. Our resolutions include exploring new destinations, trying novel experiences, and meeting new people. Hey, who says your resolutions can’t match your life’s work?

So, we embrace the wonderful world of food in this issue. And because, I for one can never get enough of truffles, there are two fantastic stories on them from two very different perspectives (Jacqueline Harmon Butler, page 20 and Marcie J. Bushnell, page 24). Don’t miss stories on the Champagne region (by Gary Lee Kraut, page 8) and sustainable food in Yosemite National Park (Ingrid Hart, page 14), and other great pieces by some new NATJA voices and our columnists.

In NATJA news, the advisory board just returned from a visit and meeting in Reno, Nevada, the location of this year’s annual conference in May. It was a pleasure to scout in advance all of the offerings the area holds in store for conference attendees, from dining on the shores of gorgeous Lake Tahoe to relaxing in the stunning spa of our host hotel, the Atlantis, to eating extremely well in a variety of restaurants (with a little bit of gambling in the mix). Hope to see you there!

Happy and safe travels!

Kim
Kim Foley MacKinnon, Editor-in-Chief
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